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gesture in Greek

gesture in Greek is χειρονομία — gesture means a movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.

gesture in Greek

χειρονομία
noun
Pronounced: cheironomia
(obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

What does "gesture" mean?

  1. noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
    "He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture."
  2. noun An action done for its symbolic value, especially to show goodwill or attitude, rather than for practical effect.
    "Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral."
  3. verb To move the hands or body to express or point something out.
    "She gestured toward the exit without saying a word."
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gesture in a sentence

  • He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture.
  • She used hand gestures to help explain the directions.
  • Bringing flowers was a kind gesture after the funeral.
  • The company made a gesture of goodwill by refunding the fee.

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What is "gesture" in Greek?

"gesture" in Greek is χειρονομία. gesture means: A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.

How do you pronounce χειρονομία?

"gesture" in Greek is χειρονομία, pronounced "cheironomia".

How do you use "gesture" in a sentence?

Example: "He waved his hand in a dismissive gesture." In Greek, "gesture" is χειρονομία.

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